Livestock production is the farming of domesticated terrestrial animals to produce food, fibre and labour. Livestock occupy almost one-third of the ice-free terrestrial land surface of the globe and are an integral part of human history, providing multiple benefits beyond the obvious supply of food and fibre. In many parts of the world livestock are also culturally embedded into the social fabric of society, from being used as a banking system in Africa through to being a religious symbol in India.
History
Publication title
Living in a Warmer World: How a Changing Climate Will Affect Our Lives
Editors
J Salinger
Pagination
145-157
ISBN
978-1-48630-028-0
Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing
Place of publication
Australia
Extent
17
Rights statement
Copyright 2013 CSIRO
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Other animal production and animal primary products not elsewhere classified